Memory of a Killer is a crime drama series co-created by Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone. Based on the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, the Fox series is set in New York City, and it follows Angelo, an assassin diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. His fading memory creates problems with his job and puts his family in danger. Memory of a Killer stars Patrick Dempsey, Richard Harmon, Odeya Rush, Peter Gadot, Daniel David Stewart, and Michael Imperioli. So, if you loved the thrilling drama, engaging story, and compelling characters in Fox’s Memory of a Killer, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
The Day of the Jackal is a British spy action thriller drama series created by Ronan Bennett. Based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1973 film of the same name, the Peacock series follows a ruthless, mysterious British assassin who goes by the name of The Jackal. When his client refuses to pay him for a job, he goes after him as a British intelligence agent hunts him down. The Day of the Jackal stars Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Ursula Corberó, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, and Eleanor Matsuura.
The Copenhagen Test (Peacock)
The Copenhagen Test is a sci-fi spy action thriller series created by Thomas Brandon. The Peacock series is set in the near future, and it follows Alexander Hale, a Chinese-American intelligence agent who discovers that his mind has been hacked and decides to work with the agency to hunt down the person who has been accessing confidential information through him. The Copenhagen Test stars Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant.
Ray Donovan (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Ray Donovan is a neo-noir crime drama series created by Ann Biderman. The Showtime series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows Ray Donovan, a professional fixer who every famous and wealthy person calls to make controversial things go away. While he fixes everybody else’s problems, he has his own family problems, mainly his criminal father, who comes back into his life. Ray Donovan stars Liev Schreiber, Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Steven Bauer, and Katherine Moennig.
The Tourist (Netflix)
The Tourist is a thriller, dark comedy-drama series co-created by Harry and Jack Williams. The BBC series is set in the Australian Outback, and it follows a man who loses his memories after a road accident, but things get even more complicated and dangerous when he discovers that some sketchy people are hunting him. The Tourist stars Jamie Dornan, Danielle Macdonald, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Olafur Darri Olafsson, Genevieve Lemon, Alex Dimitriades, and Damon Herriman.
Mr. Inbetween (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Mr. Inbetween is an Australian dark comedy-drama series created by Scott Ryan. Based on Ryan’s 2005 film The Magician, the FX series follows Ray Shoesmith, an assassin working for the mob who struggles to find a balance between doing his dangerous job and being a good father to his young daughter. Mr. Inbetween stars Scott Ryan, Justin Rosniak, Brooke Satchwell, Nicholas Cassim, Chika Yasumura, and Damon Herriman.
Dexter (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Dexter is a psychological crime thriller drama series developed by James Manos Jr. Based on Jeff Lindsay’s 2004 novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the Showtime series is set in Miami and it follows Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician for Miami PD seemingly leading an ordinary life but he has a secret life as a psychopathic killer who goes after criminals who were never punished by the law. Dexter stars Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, Lauren Velez, and David Zayas.
The Capture (Prime Video & Peacock)
The Capture is a British mystery, conspiracy thriller, drama series created by Ben Chanan. The BBC One series is set in London, and it follows Detective Inspector Rachel Carey as she is assigned a case of a British soldier who is charged with the murder of a woman. Things get complicated when she investigates the case, and despite having conclusive evidence, she discovers a larger conspiracy. The Capture stars Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Laura Haddock, Barry Ward, Ralph Ineson, Lia Williams, and Ron Perlman.